Prerequisites
Ability to hike uphill on snowshoes for 3 hours
Highlight Skills
Companion rescue, Snow assessment, Group management
** 0.5 day online program to be completed before the 1 day in the field
This AST 1 - Avalanche Skills Training course is specifically designed for snowshoers, equipping you with essential avalanche safety knowledge and backcountry travel skills to explore winter terrain confidently.
Book NowDo you want to recreate in the backcountry on snowshoes? Do you like learning in a group setting?
This course is for anyone who wants to make sure they are taking the appropriate steps to make smart decisions in the backcountry.
** Half day of online learning to be completed in the week leading up to your field day
Ability to hike uphill on snowshoes for 3 hours
Companion rescue, Snow assessment, Group management
** 0.5 day online program to be completed before the 1 day in the field
Our AST 1 course is unique in that we are teaching participants the basic skills of avalanche phenomena, assessment, avoidance, and snowshoe skills to access the backcountry. This course will cover both pillars of safe and efficient backcountry travel.
Avalanche Skills Training
Avalanche Statistics
This course is for those who are new to backcountry travel and want to learn Avalanche Safety on snowshoes. Prerequisites include:
Crevasse Rescue + Glacier Travel Online Course - $45
Day 0.5 (Online)
Complete online learning at your own pace in the week leading up to your field day (3-4 hours)
Day 1 (Callaghan Valley)
8:00 am – Morning session
9:00 am – Field session
4:30 pm – Return to cars
The road to The Callaghan is extremely well maintained, but winter tires and AWD or 4WD are encouraged.
Unique to Altus AST courses is our custom made #altusonlinelearning platform with over 13 courses available. Each course is built and instructed by one of our guides and is used to ensure you get the most out of your time in the field.
The AST 1 pre-course takes approximately 3 – 4 hours to complete and is a series of videos and presentations followed up with a final exam. The final exam requires a 60% pass to receive the AST 1 certificate.
Students will have access to this course for learning to revisit for 2 months from sign up.
